Julia Spies
Papers
5
Total Citations
22
H-Index
3
About
Julia Spies is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot collaboration (HRC) and technology assessment, with a specific focus on ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI). Her work critically examines how collaborative robots can be designed and deployed to enhance professional participation for individuals with severe physical disabilities, particularly tetraplegics. Spies’s most influential paper, "Best-Practice Approach for a Solution-Oriented Technology Assessment: Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in the Context of Human-Robot Collaboration" (11 citations), provides a foundational framework for integrating ELSI considerations into HRC development. She has also conducted pioneering empirical studies on stress and strain in head-based robot control systems, exploring how these interfaces can enable tetraplegics to operate industrial robots in manufacturing settings. Her research, published in both English and German, bridges technical engineering with social responsibility, demonstrating that cooperative robots can serve as assistive technologies to improve workplace inclusion. While her citation counts reflect a focused, emerging field, Spies’s contributions are notable for their practical orientation—directly addressing how robotics can be made accessible and ethically sound for marginalized populations.
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- 2ELSI-Fragestellungen im Kontext der Mensch-Roboter-Kollaboration4 citations · 2016
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